Park Offers “An Evening in the Park” Summer Program Series

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Thursday, September 15th
Bentwood Box Cooking Demonstration
7:00 p.m.

The final evening presentation of the 2011 season will be a program about the bentwood box.
Don't miss this chance to learn how these uniquely fabricated containers were constructed and observe the way they were used for cooking food by the Tlingit and other Native people of the Pacific Northwest.

Please note, this is a family program for people of all ages, but children need to be accompanied by an adult. A portion of the program will be held outside on the porch, so be sure to dress for outdoor weather.

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New Temporary Exhibits at Sitka National Historical Park

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In celebration of National Park Service Founder's Day (August 25th) and National Public Lands Day (September 24th) two new temporary exhibits will be showcased at the Park's Visitor Center through September 30th.

Reflections of Renewal on Indian River--Stop by the Visitor Center to see the amazing entries from the park's recent photo contest.Submissions from all four categories (youth, teen, adult and professional) are on exhibit.


Alaska Fishing

Sitka's Totem Park Offers “An Evening in the Park” Summer Program Series

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Thursday, August 11th
Living with Brown Bears
7:00 p.m.

The bears are out and about in the park!  Join Ranger Joshua Montanari in exploring the
background of our elusive neighbors making their presence known throughout our community as
the salmon draw ever closer to their native streams and rivers.

Sitka National Historical Park Sponsors Photo Contest

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Calling all local photographers! Sitka

National Historical Park will be holding a photo contest to celebrate the role of the Indian River
ecosystem in Sitka’s storied past.  As Park Biologist Craig Smith explains, “Indian River is the
heart of Sitka National Historical Park. The annual pulse of salmon in the river draws people and
wildlife to the area, as it has for generations. Historical events happened where the people were.
Without the Indian River, important things wouldn't have happened here, and ultimately Sitka
National Historical Park wouldn't be here either.”

Participating entries will be featured in a juried exhibit, “Reflections of Renewal on Indian
River” which will be on display from August 26 through September 30 in the lobby of the
Visitor Center.

All ages and levels of experience are encouraged to participate. There will be four main
categories based upon age and level of experience: Youth (ages 12 & under), Teen (ages 13- 17),
Adult (ages 18 &up), and Professional (anyone who makes any income from their photography).
Winners will be chosen in each category by a panel of judges and will be recognized for their
achievement during a reception which will be held on Public Lands Day, Saturday, September
24, 2011.

Entries are to be delivered to the Visitor Center front desk and will be accepted no later than 5:00
p.m. on Saturday August 20, 2011. Entry forms will be available at the front desk.  Only printed
photographs sized 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 will be accepted. Entries will be mounted by park staff and will
remain on display throughout the duration of the exhibit. Depending upon the number of entries
and spatial restrictions, not all entries may be displayed. Entries will be available for pick up
from October 1 through October 7 between 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. at the Visitor Center.  
The park’s trails are open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The Russian Bishop’s House is open seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Tours to the
second floor residence at the Russian Bishop’s House will be offered every half hour beginning
at 9:00 a.m., with the last tour each day offered at 4:30 p.m.